2023 Week 3 Pacific Championships - Teams and Game Day

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2023 Week 3 Pacific Championships - Teams and Game Day

Men’s
Australia Kangaroos v New Zealand Kiwis
Saturday 28 October, 8:10pm AEDT
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
TV: Nine, Fox League

Australia

1. James Tedesco 2. Dylan Edwards 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 4. Kotoni Staggs 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Cameron Munster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Jake Trbojevic 9. Ben Hunt 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Cameron Murray 12. Reuben Cotter 13. Isaah Yeo

14. Harry Grant 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Patrick Carrigan 17. Nicho Hynes

18. Liam Martin 19. Selwyn Cobbo 20. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 21. Payne Haas

New Zealand

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Joseph Manu 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Kieran Foran 10. Moses Leota 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Briton Nikora 13. Joseph Tapine

14. Fa'amanu Brown 15. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 16. Griffin Neame 17. Leo Thompson

18. Naufahu Whyte 19. Danny Levi 20. Wiremu Greig 21. Keano Kini

Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch judges: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Drew Oultram
Video referee: Grant Atkins

Women’s
Austalia Jillaroos v New Zealand Kiwi Ferns
Saturday 28 October, 6:00pm AEDT
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
TV: GEM, Fox League

Australia

1. Tamika Upton 2. Jaime Chapman 3. Jessica Sergis 4. Isabelle Kelly 5. Jakiya Whitfeld 6. Tarryn Aiken 7. Ali Brigginshaw 8. Shannon Mato 9. Lauren Brown 10. Jessika Elliston 11. Kezie Apps 12. Olivia Kernick 13. Simaima Taufa

14. Emma Tonegato 15. Yasmin Clydsdale 16. Kennedy Cherrington 17. Emma Manzelmann

18. Shaylee Bent 19. Shenae Ciesiolka 20. Teagan Berry 21. Keeley Davis

New Zealand

1. Apii Nicholls 2. Leianne Tufuga 3. Mele Hufanga 4. Abigail Roache 5. Shanice Parker 6. Tyla Nathan-Wong 7. Raecene McGregor 8. Mya Hill-Moana 9. Brooke Anderson 10. Angelina Teakaraanga Katoa 11. Annessa Biddle 12. Otesa Pule 13. Georgia Hale

14. Ash Quinlan 15. Najvada George 16. Jasmine Fogavini 17. Tiana Davison

18. Laishon Albert-Jones 19. Cheyelle Robins-Reti 20. Capri Paekau

Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Touch judges: Todd Smith, Dave Munro
Video referee: Liam Kennedy

Men’s
PNG Kumuls v Fiji Bati
Sunday 29 October, 4:00pm AEDT
National Stadium, Port Moresby
TV: Nine, Fox League

PNG Kumuls

1. Alex Johnston 2. Robert Derby 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Benji Kott 5. Nene Macdonald 6. Kyle Laybutt 7. Lachlan Lam 8. Epel Kapinias 9. Edwin Ipape 10. Valentine Richard 11. Rhyse Martin 12. Dan Russell 13. Jack de Belin

14. Judah Rimbu 15. Wellington Albert 16. Keven Appo 17. Jacob Alick

18. Liam Horne 19. Nixon Putt 20. Junior Rop 21. Mckenzie Yei

Fiji Bati

1. Jahream Bula 2. Maika Sivo 3. Sunia Turuva 4. Waqa Blake 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kurt Donoghoe 7. Brandon Wakeham 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Penioni Tagituimua 10. King Vuniyayawa 11. Kitione Kautoga 12. Apisalome Saukuru 13. Taane Milne

14. Noah Nailagoliva 15. Caleb Navale 16. Gordon Whippy 17. Watasoni Waqanisaravi

18. Jason Qareqare 19. Mesake Ravonu 20. Sirilo Lovokuro 21. Pio Seci

Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch judges: Peter Gough, Phil Henderson
Video referee: Gerard Sutton

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Hynes to make Kangaroos debut after Meninga rests four players against Kiwis





Nicho Hynes will make his Kangaroos debut against New Zealand on Saturday night after coach Mal Meninga decided to rest four players.

Hynes will come off the bencg in the No. 17 jersey, which the Cronulla halfback also wore in ill-fated debut for NSW in this year’s Origin opener.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 3032e8ea18

Stand outs Tapine and Timoko retain places in Kiwis Test team to face Kangaroos



After standout performances for the New Zealand last weekend against Samoa, Canberra Raiders prop Joe Tapine and centre Matt Timoko have retained the places in the Kiwis Test team to face the Kangaroos in Week 3 of the Pacific Championships in Melbourne on Saturday night. Canberra hooker Danny Levi has been named on the Kiwis reserves list.



The Jillaroos also meet the Kiwi Ferns on Saturday in Melbourne. Canberra NRLW captain, Simaima Taufa has been selected at lock for Australia. Fellow Raiders, fullback Apii Nicholls and half Ash Quinlan have been selected in New Zealand’s top 17. Cheyelle Robins-Reti has been included on the Kiwi Ferns extended bench.

Full squads for Pacific Championships Week 3: https://thegh.com.au/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 4#p1964074

[RedRaider]

Kieran Foran named as the Kiwi's Hooker?? Danny Levy not on the four player bench either.

[bonehead]

Kieran Foran named as the Kiwi's Hooker?? Danny Levy not on the four player bench either.

because he's hopeless

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Welcome to our coverage of this evening's Pacific Championships. First up, the women's Test match between the Australian Jillaroos and New Zealand Kiwi Ferns in Melbourne. This match is broadcast live on GEM and Fox League. Kick off is at 6:00pm AEDT. We will have live scores right here. Please join in with your own commentary.

Here are the final team line ups:

Australia

1. Tamika Upton 2. Jaime Chapman 3. Jessica Sergis 4. Isabelle Kelly 5. Jakiya Whitfield 6. Tarryn Aiken 7. Ali Brigginshaw 8. Shannon Mato 9. Lauren Brown 11. Kezie Apps 12. Olivia Kernick 15. Yasmin Clydsdale 13. Simaima Taufa

10. Jessika Elliston 14. Emma Tonegato 16. Kennedy Cherrington 17. Emma Manzelmann

18. Shaylee Bent

New Zealand

1. Apii Nicholls 2. Leianne Tufuga 3. Mele Hufanga 4. Abigail Roache 5. Shanice Parker 6. Tyla Nathan-Wong 7. Raecene McGregor 10. Angelina Teakaraanga Katoa 9. Brooke Anderson 15. Najvada George 11. Annessa Biddle 12. Otesa Pule 13. Georgia Hale

8. Mya Hill-Moana 14. Ash Quinlan 16. Jasmine Fogavini 17. Tiana Davison

18. Laishon Albert-Jones

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The Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns about to head out onto the field in Melbourne. They walk out side by side and line up for the national anthems. Very small crowd at present.

Simaima Taufa the Raiders to watch in the Jillaroos, while Apii Nicholls and Ash Quinlan are the Canberra reps in the Kiwi Ferns.

Now for the haka from the Kiwis. The Jillaroos decide to advance in a line on the Kiwi Ferns. Emotional reactions from a lot of the players.

Now for the game.

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Australia kicks off, we are underway. And the Kiwi Ferns allow the kick off to go dead...

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I am not quite sure what it is, but Tarsha Gale really is one of the most annoying commentators in the game. The comments rarely show any insight for a start. Then every sentence is punctuated by several exclamation marks.

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6th min 40/30 KICK NEW ZEALAND for McGregor. New Zealand defended well in the opening five minutes at their own end.

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10th min TRY AUSTRALIA to Jaime Chapman out wide, after a good long pass from Aiken. Lauren Brown converts from the sideline.

Australia 6-0

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17th min Great take from Apii Nicholls, with a foot in goal. Defuses the bomb and earns a 20 metre tap.

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20th min TRY AUSTRALIA to Tamika Upton. Good run and offload from Olivia Kernick to set it up. Apii Nicholls very nearly saved the try. And now the bunker is checking for a knock on. And she has lost it in the tackle. Nicholls, great try saver in the end. NO TRY.

Australia 6-0

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The Kiwi Ferns their own worst enemy with the turnovers. But they are defending their errors.

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The Jillaroos have had 59 per cent of possession and 86 per cent of the territory so far.

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26th min Great run Apii Nicholls, but the kick on the next play doesn't come off for the Kiwi Ferns. A rare chance for New Zealand.

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Here's something you may not know. Jillaroos coach Brad Donald was a junior representative coach for the Canberra Raiders for five years from 2005, finishing up as the coach of the SG Ball side. He left when recruited by the Queensland Rugby League in 2010 and found his way into coaching women's rugby league in Queensland.

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With three minutes to half time, Australia throws the ball out over the sideline. The Jillaroos have been completely dominant, but their defence has been remarkable.

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35th min TRY NEW ZEALAND from Mele Hufanga. The Kiwi Ferns got a one on one steal from Brigginshaw, and then the big centre charged over from 10 metres out on the last tackle. McGregor converts.

Australian Jillaroos 6
New Zealand Kiwi Ferns 6

HALF TIME

Australia has had 55 per cent of the ball and 70 per cent of the territory, so the score line is a huge bonus for the Kiwi Ferns.

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The Kiwi Ferns kick off to start the second half.

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41st min TRY NEW ZEALAND to Apii Nicholls! That was a great set from the Kiwi Ferns, which commenced with an intercept right on their own line. The bunker is checking for obstruction and that is a very tough call. Brigginshaw engaged, defensive choice. It's just not right. NO TRY.

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26 minutes remaining Half Raecene McGregor has to go off for an HIA. That's a big blow. Presumably Ash Quinlan goes to halfback.

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22 mins remaining Great defence in the red zone from the Kiwi Ferns.

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18 mins to go More brilliant defence from the Kiwi Ferns and a penalty gets them off their own line. Apii Nicholls forced to bat the ball dead twice in the last 10 minutes.

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15 mins to go Now going to the bunker for a no try to Whitfeld. Held up very clearly on the fourth tackle. NO TRY. More great defence, including from Nicholls. And now she defuses the kick! She's been brilliant! McGregor back on.

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This game has been a classic.

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13 mins to go Hufanga picks up a loose ball and charges ahead. She's copped a high shot in the tackle and she has to go off for an HIA. On report.

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11 mins to go Cruel outcome for the Kiwi Ferns after they'd trapped the Jillaroos in goal, but they strip it and it means it is a 20 metre tap for Australia.

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8 mins to go McGregor kick to the corner is touched by the Jillaroos and goes out. A red zone set for New Zealand.

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63rd min TRY NEW ZEALAND to the winger Leianne Tufuga in the corner, set up with a brilliant pass from Apii Nicholls. She must be the player the match. Must be. McGregor converts from the sideline. Hit the top of the cross bar and goes over.

New Zealand 12-6

If the Kiwi Ferns can win this, they really will be deserved winners.

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FULL TIME

New Zealand Kiwi Ferns 12
Australian Jillaroos 6

Quite a stunning match and a stunning performance from New Zealand. Apii Nicholls absolutely outstanding. She was surely the player of the match. Fantastic game.

MATCH REPORT: Defensive masterclass sees Kiwi Ferns end their Jillaroos drought



A courageous defensive performance led the Kiwi Ferns to their first victory over Australia in seven years on Saturday afternoon, as they edged past the world champions 12-6 in Melbourne.

With seven minutes to play in a match which saw them spend long periods camped on their own line and enjoy few opportunities in attacking territory, Leianne Tufuga scored her first try at Test level to end New Zealand's seven-game winless streak against their trans-Tasman neighbours.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/10/28/def ... s-drought/



GALLERY: Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns: https://www.gettyimages.com.au/photos/j ... =776020118

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Next up the men's Test between the Australian Kangaroos and New Zealand Kiwis. Kick off is at 8:10pm AEDT. Broadcast on Nine and Fox League and associated streaming services.

Matt Timoko and Joe Tapine the Raiders players to watch in this one.

Here are the final team line ups:

Australia

1. James Tedesco 2. Dylan Edwards 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 4. Kotoni Staggs 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Cameron Munster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Jake Trbojevic 9. Ben Hunt 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Cameron Murray 12. Reuben Cotter 13. Isaah Yeo

14. Harry Grant 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Patrick Carrigan 17. Nicho Hynes

18. Liam Martin

New Zealand

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Joseph Manu 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Kieran Foran 10. Moses Leota 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Briton Nikora 13. Joseph Tapine

14. Fa'amanu Brown 15. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 16. Griffin Neame 17. Leo Thompson

18. Naufahu Whyte

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The warm ups on an adjoining field completed. Kick off coming up in 10 minutes or so.

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Here come the teams now, they enter side by side. They line up for the national anthems. And now for the Kiwi haka. They advance on the Kangaroos, lined up in a boomerang, and go head to head. That was great. Now for the game.

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Kiwis kick off, and it goes dead on the full.

PENALTY AUSTRALIA on half way.

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Apii Nicholls named player of the match in the Kiwi Ferns win over the Jillaroos.